Anastasia’s on the Sea: Hotel, Restaurant, Bar & Marine Park
Great Corn Island, Nicaragua
Phone: 011 (505) 9370016 · Fax: (919) 8342538
contact@cornislandresort.com · www.fishbigcorn.com · www.cornislandparadise.com
Great Corn Island, Nicaragua
Phone: 011 (505) 9370016 · Fax: (919) 8342538
contact@cornislandresort.com · www.fishbigcorn.com · www.cornislandparadise.com
Although few in the fly fishing world are aware of it, the Corn Islands offer plenty fly fishing opportunities. With large numbers of bonefish cruising the flats daily and only a handful of anglers pursuing them yearly, its no surprise that these fish are wild and unafraid. Not only do bonefish patrol these waters, but a decent number of Tarpon and Permit do as well. Not to mention the various other species that will nail a fly, like Barracuda, Jacks, Snapper, Needlefish, Triggerfish, Rainbow Runners, Bonito, and many more.
Anastasia's on the Sea is located right next to the largest stretch of flats on the island, and one can step into the water and immediately begin sight casting. We offer fully guided trips via flats boat, kayak, or wading. Rates for fully guided fly fishing are $30/hour or $200 full day.
BONEFISH: average 2-5lbs, can exceed 8lbs.
Rod/Reel: 6-8 weight fast action; large arbor w/ at least 100 yards backing
Line: Clear or white WF floating line; or intermediate
Leader: 8-16lb
Flies: size #6-10; Crazy Charlies, Gotcha, Horror, small to crab patterns, clouser (sparse white/chartreuse)
Other Info: The flats around the island vary in depth but are generally at least 1 foot deep, therefore flies with small weighted heads are preferred.
Leader: 8-
Fly Fishing
BARRACUDA: average 5-10lbs, can exceed 30lbs
Rod/Reel: 9-10 weight; large arbor reel with good disc drag and at least 250 yards of 20lb Dacron
Line: Floating/Interediate
Leader: 20lb with light piano wire tippet (no mono)
Flies: 1/0 - 2/0; Clousers, Deceivers, ballyhoo/needlefish immitations, poppers
Leader: 20lb with light piano wire tippet (no mono)
Flies: 1/0 -
TARPON: average 10-40lbs, can exceed 100lbs
Rod/Reel:9-12 weight; with large arbor reel with good disc drag and at least 300 yards of 30lb Dacron
Line: Intermediate to Sinking
Leader: 20lb with at least 80lb shock tippet
Flies: Whistler or Clouser in colors Blue/White, White/Yellow, White/Silver, Orange/Black. Cockroach patterns with bucktail/feather, bucktail/rabbit fur are good. Most streamer flies should be weighted. Use a 2/0 or 3/0 hook
Leader: 20lb with at least 80lb shock tippet
Flies: Whistler or Clouser in colors Blue/White, White/Yellow, White/Silver, Orange/Black. Cockroach patterns with bucktail/feather, bucktail/rabbit fur are good. Most streamer flies should be weighted. Use a 2/0 or 3/0 hook
PERMIT: average 4-8lbs, can exceed 30lbs
Rod/Reel: 8-10 weight; with large arbor reel and good disc drag with at least 300 yards of 20lb dacron
Line: Floating or Intermediate
Leader: 16 to 20lb clear tapered leader
Flies: #2 to 1/0; Merkin fly, Turneffe crab, clouser deep minnow, or similar crab pattern.
Leader: 16 to 20lb clear tapered leader
Flies: #2 to 1/0; Merkin fly, Turneffe crab, clouser deep minnow, or similar crab pattern.
